MacConnection currently has the base 2011 Mac mini on sale today for $530. This is the base model that comes with the 2.3GHz Intel Core i5, 2GB of RAM, Intel HD Graphics 3000, and a 500GB hard drive. It's the lowest price we've seen for this model, other than the $519 refurbs from Apple.

Update: The sale is over. MacConnection is selling the base Mac mini for $569 again.